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John James, founder of The Grief Recovery Institute

John W. James

Founder of The Grief Recovery Institute®
Co-Author of The Grief Recovery
Handbook & When Children Grieve


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Self-protective actions vs. intent to harm someone else (Published 4-3-2012)

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I avoided visiting my parents for many years because my father was so abusive to my mother and I could not bear the pain I saw him cause her. She died in 1998. I still feel so very guilty that I did not break through that anger that kept me away and travel to be with her each year. She was so very forgiving that this generous, forgiving heart of hers is the only thing that keeps me from suffering . She forgives me I know. It has been so many years now. Does the grief ever stop?


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